The Best of Both Worlds! This well loved home offers the peace and tranquility of small town living with all the hustle and bustle nearby of Newton, Altoona & DSM. Step inside to over 2,200 finished sqft. The main level offers a living room with a large picture window for natural light. This is open to the formal dining area. All appliances are included in the eat-in kitchen. There is no shortage of storage with the walls of cabinets that are extra deep! A short flight of steps leads up to the full bath & three bedrooms. The parents will want the super large one w/dbl closets! Finished lower level includes ½ bath, bedroom and a stunning wall of built-ins and fireplace. Try to spot the secret storage area! A few more steps down is a large rec room and unfinished area for the laundry room. Yep! The washer/dryer are included. The attached garage is perfect for rain or snow! Need more storage? You will appreciate the one car detached garage with carport at the back of the lot. There is an alleyway easement making it easy to pull in the boat or other small vehicles. This yard is ¾ of an acre with shade trees. Welcome Home to Colfax!
Sold for $259,500 on 10/18/23
$259,500
540 S Oak Park Ave, Colfax, IA 50054
4beds
1,356sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1969
0.79 Acres Lot
$292,400 Zestimate®
$191/sqft
$1,824 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 25, 2024 at 06:42am
Listed by:
Pennie Carroll (515)490-8025,
Pennie Carroll & Associates
Bought with:
Steve Nissly
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 680816
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, See Remarks, Cable TV, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Vented, Fireplace Screen
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,356
- Total interior livable area: 1,356 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 850
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Exterior features: Fire Pit, Storage
Lot
- Size: 0.79 Acres
- Dimensions: 178 x 196
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 1112207007
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Split-Level,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Frame
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1969
Details
- Warranty included: Yes
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Colfax
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Services availability

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